Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Leading Nursing at Scale at Memorial Hermann Health System with Bryan Sisk
Feb 14, 2026
Bryan Sisk, Senior VP and Chief Nurse Executive at Memorial Hermann, leads nursing practice and workforce strategy across a 14,000-nurse system. He talks about scaling leadership for large teams. He covers accelerated nurse training and academic integration. He highlights strategies that boosted new-grad retention and building culture and training infrastructure systemwide.
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Scale Built On Shared Clinical Commitment
- Memorial Hermann serves a huge, diverse region and emphasizes clinical integration across sites.
- Bryan Sisk ties system scale to a shared commitment to high-quality nursing and Magnet recognition.
Elevate Nursing Voice To Drive Safety
- Elevate the voice of nurses and care teams to align quality, safety and value goals.
- Prioritize staff input while implementing high-reliability principles to reduce harm and improve outcomes.
Integration Beats Mere Affiliation
- Academic integration, not just affiliation, improves readiness and retention for new nurses.
- Memorial Hermann's programs reversed high new-grad attrition and now show 98% two-year retention.